Oak Knoll Athletics: Fostering Holistic Development, Leadership, and Teamwork
At Oak Knoll, we believe in the transformative power of sports for our students’ holistic development and growth. Our Athletics department emphasizes leadership, character, wellness, and service. Starting in our Lower School from grades 3-6, our athletics program introduces young athletes to various sports, enhancing their skills, team spirit, and sportsmanship. In the 7-12 all-girls Upper School, our program further nurtures a competitive and fulfilling experience for student-athletes with a commitment to excellence.
The Royal Way
Oak Knoll Athletics adheres to the school’s faith-based mission of the education and growth of the whole child. Through challenges and triumphs, Oak Knoll student-athletes commit themselves to embody The Royal Way in all aspects of athletic participation. The principles of The Royal Way will provide skills and lessons that transcend a student-athlete’s time at Oak Knoll. These principles are:
- Learning leadership through sports
- Winning with humility; losing with grace; competing with character
- Focusing on spiritual, mental, and physical wellness
- Upholding a tradition of excellence
- Building relationships that last
- Supporting the school’s commitment to service to others
Our Program
Lower School Athletics (Coed, Grades 3-6)
The Lower School sports program at Oak Knoll is designed to foster skill development, team dynamics, and sportsmanship. It emphasizes familiarizing students with game strategies, ensuring every student has the chance to participate. Practices and games occur twice weekly as this program strikes a balance between competitiveness and inclusivity, promoting a healthy introduction to sports.
Upper School Athletics (All-Girls, Grades 7-12)
Oak Knoll’s Upper School athletic program offers students in grades 7 through 12 an early introduction to a wide range of sports with 14 varsity programs at the high school level. The Royals have a long history of excellence on and off the field and our program offers student-athletics the opportunity to participate in tournaments and showcase their skills at a high level of competition.
